ATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

611 NORTHWEST FOURTH STREET
ATKINS, AR 72823

264 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Atkins Middle School, located in Atkins, Arkansas, serves as a vital component of the Atkins School District. Situated at 611 NW 4th St, the school is dedicated to bridging the educational gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic and social-emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Atkins School District, which emphasizes student achievement, safety, and technological integration. By providing a structured curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, Atkins Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future success. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or specific academic programs, the district’s official website at [atkinsschools.org](http://atkinsschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

264

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Two or More	7

White
242 (91.7%)
Hispanic
10 (3.8%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)
Black
5 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ATKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)641-1008
Website:	http://atkinsschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 80